Civics and Government: Grade 3

Principles and Documents of Government

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

How Government Works

Rule of Law

Laws and Government

Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government

Symbols

Civics Rights and Responsibilities

Conflict and Resolution

Leadership and Public Service

Competent and Responsible Citizens

Branches of Government

Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

Government Services

Leadership and Political Elections

Elements of the Election Process

Conflict and the Court System

Interest Groups

Explain the purposes of rules, laws, and consequences.

Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, and community.

Define the principles and ideals shaping local government.<ul><li>Liberty/Freedom</li><li>Democracy</li><li>Justice</li><li>Equality</li></ul>

Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents:<ul><li>Declaration of Independence</li><li>United States Constitution</li><li>Bill of Rights</li><li>Pennsylvania Constitution</li></ul>

Identify state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.

Identify personal rights and responsibilities.

Identify the sources of conflict and disagreement and different ways conflict can be resolved.

Identify leadership and public service opportunities in the school, community, state, and nation.

Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities.

Identify the roles of the three branches of government.

Identify how laws are made in the local community.

Identify services performed by the local governments.

Identify positions of authority at school and community.

Explain the purpose for elections.

Explain how an action may be just or unjust.

Identify individual interests and explain ways to influence others.